What are two things the Rockets need to do better?
Abbott: They are doing the best job of anybody in the league at keeping opponents from getting to the rim. That’ll get tougher and tougher as Kobe Bryant gets over his cold and gets more determined to find good shots. So … keeping that up is Job 1. The second trick will be to get the ball to Yao Ming when he’s fronted. The entire roster needs some on-the-lob training. Adande: Houston had 18 turnovers (to the Lakers’ 13) in Game 1, which isn’t a formula for advancing. Shane Battier needs to hit some 3-pointers to keep the Lakers defense honest (0-for-4 in Game 1). Broussard: Aaron Brooks needs to continue to shine. The diminutive point guard has been a big X factor for the Rockets this postseason. While we’ve heard about his potential for a while, no one expected him to come of age in these playoffs. If he continues to break down the Lakers’ defense at the point, L.A. is going to have problems. Next, Luis Scola, Carl Landry and Chuck Hayes must continue to bully L.A.’s big men. Keep b
